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A tour of the Al Rawafed Agriculture Organic Farm in Abu Dhabi makes you feel you are somewhere in the middle of lush tropical greenery and definitely not in the middle of a desert.

Spread over 50 hectares off Sweihan Road, 20km from the main island of Abu Dhabi, the farm is a verdant paradise with acres of banana plantations, corn, and fig fields, and netted farms growing tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, herbs and even a vineyard with five varieties of grapes.

Nearly 10 tonnes of fresh produce is picked, packed and sent to supermarkets and restaurants daily from this farm, making it one of the biggest local sources of organic products in the emirate.

Be it tomatoes, onions, aubergine (eggplant), sweet corn, herbs, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce or fruit like bananas, figs, melons, watermelons, and pomegranate – any organic dinner you rustle up at home could have well come from the Al Rawafed farm.

“We follow different kinds of farming methods here like a greenhouse, net farming, glass house as well as open field farming. The biggest challenge is, of course, to keep the crops alive without using pesticides,” Marius Pakker, managing director of the farm, told XPRESS.

Mawasim Hypermarket L.L.C is honored to be awarded a certificate of appreciation and receive an (A) rating from Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) on 13.12.2017, for the distinguished performance. We seek to establish a healthy lifestyle and security for the environment in the UAE, and to satisfy our consumers by developing our range of organic food and products in order to raise the standards of efficiency and high quality.

Local and international exhibitors seek to expand their reach at SIAL Middle East 2017.

Abu Dhabi: With an increasing importance being placed on health and lifestyle, especially in the UAE, organically sourced and healthy foods are becoming part of a staple diet.

According to numbers published by the Organic Trade Association, the estimate size for total organic market consumer sales for organic products in the UAE totals AED154Mil per year, making it the 38th largest market in the world.

On top of this, an increase in consumption of health and wellness products (6.6% CAGR), organic packaged food and beverages (9.8% CAGR), and organic packaged food consumption (9.8% CAGR) was predicted from the years 2015-2018, signalling a shift in consumer behaviour towards health-orientated foods.

Aiming to provide an ideal platform for local and international food manufacturers looking to expand into the lucrative industry of organic food products, SIAL Middle East will run from 12-14 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and held in a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), as part of the Abu Dhabi Food Festival and organized by the department of Culture and Tourism.

Recognising SIAL ME’s status as an expanding hub for industry professionals, Mawasim Organic, are set to showcase their full range of organic products.

Abdulnasser Alshamsi, CEO for Mawasim Organic said, “SIAL Middle East has provided a strong platform for the growing food, beverage and hospitality event in the MENA region, and we are looking forward to showcasing our organic fresh local farm produce from fruits, vegetables and herbs such as: sweet corn, cucumber, potato and mint.

Are you wondering where to refill your fridge with organic produce as the outdoor markets across Abu Dhabi are about to stop during summer?

Well, we just found a new place to visit in Abu Dhabi that will welcome a weekly indoor organic market.

Mawasim, a 100% organic farm based in Abu Dhabi – which is an EU certified organic farm – now display and sell their produce every Saturday at Boutique Mall on Al Reem Island from 11am to 3pm.

Located in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, this farm spreads across 55 hectares and produces more than 50 different types of vegetables and fruits including bananas, figs, cauliflower, kale, peppers, eggplants and so many more. They also grow different herbs such as basil, chervil, oregano, thyme, sage to name a few.

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Mawasim Organic Trading L.L.C Company was established to provide the freshest and healthiest 100% organic produce to customers across the UAE. It began with a firm commitment to placing effective quality management at the heart of its business strategy to bu..